Dutch Pedigree in Palma

We're very excited to see the new, larger and faster 39m Atalante, designed by Hoek Design Naval Architects and built by silver sponsor Claasen Shipyards, show what she's made of on the racecourse this June. She's the largest in the Truly Classic range to date and described by Andre Hoek as one of the best boats he's ever been involved with.

The new, larger and faster 39m Atalante, designed by Hoek Design Naval Architects

Another Claasen built Truly Classic to race this year is the 24m Heartbeat, she'll be making her fourth successive appearance. Don't be fooled by her traditional lines though as behind this classic look hides a winner, she won the 2013 edition no less.

Dutch Claasen are renowned for combining traditional workmanship with the most modern technologies. The shipyard has constructed plenty of present and past Superyacht Cup participants, including the 2011 winner Drumfire and the 35m Firefly, who took second in class the following year.

Also part of the Dutch contingent are the clever clogs at Ship Motion Group, specialised in state of the art technical products and systems such as their fully Retractable Propulsion Systems (RPS) -specially developed for the most prestigious performance sailing yachts, like both Baltic-built beauties Win Win and Visione. A Retractable Propulsion System results in a total drag reduction from 4,6 to 10,2 %, which in turn translates to a higher speed and better performance.